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Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of special advisers appointed in his Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to his office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio of these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State boards made between June 1997 and...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of special advisers appointed in his Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to his office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio of these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State boards made during the period June 1997 to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 326: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of special advisers appointed in his Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to his office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio of these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State Boards made during the...

Written Answers — Education and Training: Education and Training (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans to ensure that young farmers are encouraged to continue in their profession and in further agricultural education. [7436/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of special advisers appointed in her Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to her office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio of these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State Boards made...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of special advisers appointed in his Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to his office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio of these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State boards made during the period June...

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans regarding the installation of a helicopter pad on the grounds of Cork University Hospital. [7431/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of special advisers appointed in his Department between June 1997 and February 2011; the cost of each special adviser appointed to his office between June 1997 and February 2011; the gender ratio of these appointments between June 1997 and February 2011; the number of appointments to State boards made during the...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe surrounding the announcement of the next round of funding from the sports capital programme for the clubs and organisations around the country. [7432/11]

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: I wish to share time with Deputy Healy Rae. We will take ten minutes each.

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit nua agus gabhaim comhghairdeas leis. The Bill is important legislation. In his remarks on Second Stage the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, indicated that the aim of the Bill is to establish a robust regulatory framework for the newly liberalised postal sector. More importantly, he said the economy and society at large needs a strong and vibrant postal service...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: They have said to me this Bill will not threaten them and, if formulated properly, will enhance the role of An Post. In preparing for this Bill, we must be honest about the fact that we are living in a different era in which competition is welcome. However, I question genuinely whether we need competition in our postal service. We have a small peripheral nation on the edge of Europe with a...

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Sometimes I wonder whether they come in here blindly and oppose for the sake of opposition. I genuinely believe we will fail in our duty as legislators if we do not consider this Bill on behalf of the workers and service users. We have a very fine postal system and staff. The latter do more than just deliver mail. In many cases, the postman is the only person certain individuals meet in...

Order of Business (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: We had 14 years of it.

Order of Business (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: They are like Punch and Judy over there.

Health Service Reform (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Question 376: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the time frame surrounding the reconfiguration process that is intended to take place in Heath Service Executive South. [7430/11]

Legislative Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Respect the Chair.

Legislative Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Deputy Boyd Barrett is not in transition year now. (Interruptions).

Agreements with Members (12 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Ask the question, cuir an ceist.

Order of Business (7 Apr 2011)

Jerry Buttimer: Members opposite did a good job on the farmers.